CAD Engineering Technician

Cad Engineering Technician

• Department: Construction/CEI
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Champaign, IL
• Compensation: $25.00 - $42.00 / hour

Description

 Are you dynamic, driven and eager to provide leadership and support to our team of engineering and environmental professionals? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated CAD Engineering Technician. 
What’s in it for you?
 We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings challenges and opportunities. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting our engineering and environmental projects and will use your expertise to create and interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings. This involves generating building models and structures and producing comprehensive construction drawings and documentation. We’re not just a workplace – we’re a team. We offer an environment where CAD technicians, engineers, environmental scientists and others come together to share and grow professionally.
Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Champaign, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth. 
GO BEYOND THE JOB AD: Ignite your passion and learn more about what we do at Fehr Graham.  
What you’ll do
As a CAD Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for preparing and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD drawings and renderings in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit. You will also: 

• Create and modify 3D models of buildings and structures, including architectural, structural, and MEP models, using Revit and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Prepare calculations and summary sheets.
• Support survey crews by preparing base maps and integrating survey data into CAD drawings.
• Manage data in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers and clients during construction to resolve issues and support project delivery. 
• Develop leadership skills and gain increasing autonomy in project work.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists and other professionals.
• Assist with survey activities, including data collection, field measurements and site condition verification.
• Oversee construction, including observing field work, documenting progress and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

What it takesAn associate degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Architecture Technology, CAD Drafting or a relevant field from a technical college or institution is preferred but not required. We are looking for someone with a minimum of three years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit. Recent grads with internship experience in Revit should apply. You should also: 

• Speak and write well. 
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills. 
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be a team player.

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment. 

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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